Design, Compliance & Data Management Core for TRANSCEND research
Official title: Research Design, Compliance & Data Management Core
Funded at University of North Dakota · NIH-11392901 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A dedicated core helps TRANSCEND researchers manage data, stay compliant, and use statistics so they can turn findings into real-world improvements.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of North Dakota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Grand Forks, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $729,102 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM155890-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11392901 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients whose studies are conducted through TRANSCEND and related clinical/translational projects may directly benefit from improved research quality.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in translational or clinical studies or whose research does not rely on improved data management and compliance may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant funds a centralized team at the University of North Dakota to provide statistical support, project management, data management, and training for clinical and translational research. The core aims to ensure rigorous study design, proper regulatory compliance, and efficient data handling, with access to high-speed computing and publicly available datasets. It emphasizes collaboration, education, and infrastructure to support researchers, including in rural areas where capacity is limited. Overall, the core acts as a trusted partner to improve the reliability and impact of translational research efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could benefit from more reliable clinical studies and faster translation of research findings into better care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar cores in other research centers have improved data quality and study efficiency, though this rural-state initiative adds unique local capacity-building.
Where this research is happening
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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hur, Junguk — University of North Dakota
- Study coordinator: Hur, Junguk
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.